Family Fun Fest celebrates Fairfield history with a holiday spirit

Updated 8:16 am, Sunday, July 6, 2014

Michael Von Wahlde of Fairfield and his children, Ella, 7, and Ben, 3, listen to Colonial re-enactor Richard Young at the Fairfield Family Fun Fest on Saturday.

Michael Von Wahlde of Fairfield and his children, Ella, 7, and Ben, 3, listen to Colonial re-enactor Richard Young at the Fairfield Family Fun Fest on Saturday.

Photo: Mike Lauterborn

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Max Goldman, 4, and Jackson Lee, 3, try out an old-fashioned water pump at the Fairfield Family Fun Fest on Saturday.

Max Goldman, 4, and Jackson Lee, 3, try out an old-fashioned water pump at the Fairfield Family Fun Fest on Saturday.

Photo: Mike Lauterborn

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Amy Mezoff, left, the designer of the Fairfield 375th logo, with Betty Oderwald, board member of the Eunice Dennie Burr chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, display Fairfield anniversary merchandise Saturday on Town Hall Green. less

Amy Mezoff, left, the designer of the Fairfield 375th logo, with Betty Oderwald, board member of the Eunice Dennie Burr chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, display Fairfield anniversary ... more

Photo: Mike Lauterborn

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Anna Roland, of Totally A Drift seaside designs, displays Fairfield-centric crafts in the Pop Shop Market at the Fairfield Family Fun Fest on Town Hall Green Saturday.

Anna Roland, of Totally A Drift seaside designs, displays Fairfield-centric crafts in the Pop Shop Market at the Fairfield Family Fun Fest on Town Hall Green Saturday.

Photo: Mike Lauterborn

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Isabella Schichter, with Girl Scouts Troop 32214, paints a design on the face of Estelle Madera, 3, of Fairfield at the Family Fun Fest.

Isabella Schichter, with Girl Scouts Troop 32214, paints a design on the face of Estelle Madera, 3, of Fairfield at the Family Fun Fest.

Photo: Mike Lauterborn

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Fairfield Kiwanis members Tom Maniscalco, Rich Cellar, Connie Lehaney and John Hackett staffing the club;s grill Saturday at the Fairfield Family Fun Fest.

Fairfield Kiwanis members Tom Maniscalco, Rich Cellar, Connie Lehaney and John Hackett staffing the club;s grill Saturday at the Fairfield Family Fun Fest.

Photo: Mike Lauterborn

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Fairfield Museum and History Center Executive Director Michael Jehle, town Economic Development Director Mark Barnhart and Fairfield Theatre Co.'s Joe Rog enjoy the beer garden at the Fairfield Family Fun Fest on Saturday. less

Fairfield Museum and History Center Executive Director Michael Jehle, town Economic Development Director Mark Barnhart and Fairfield Theatre Co.'s Joe Rog enjoy the beer garden at the Fairfield Family Fun Fest ... more

Photo: Mike Lauterborn

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Pop Shop Market co-founders Andrea Espach and Ashley Kane with some of their vendors Saturday on Town Hall Green.

Pop Shop Market co-founders Andrea Espach and Ashley Kane with some of their vendors Saturday on Town Hall Green.

Photo: Mike Lauterborn

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Daughters of the American Revolution Vice Regent Linda Paslov, with daughter Lena, pose with mannequins in the Old Academy on Town Hall Green during the Fairfield Family Fun Fest.

Daughters of the American Revolution Vice Regent Linda Paslov, with daughter Lena, pose with mannequins in the Old Academy on Town Hall Green during the Fairfield Family Fun Fest.

Photo: Mike Lauterborn

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Sarah Murphy, with the British Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, fires a replica musket rife with her fellow Revolutionary War re-enactors, during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. Also, Revolutionary War British soldier re-enactors were encamped on the premises, wearing the traditional "red coat" uniforms as well as firing replica period musket rifles. less

Sarah Murphy, with the British Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, fires a replica musket rife with her fellow Revolutionary War re-enactors, during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Molly Broah, of Fairfield, tries on a belt as Sandra Oles, holds up a mirror for her, during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. Also, Revolutionary War British soldier re-enactors were encamped on the premises, wearing the traditional "red coat" uniforms as well as firing replica period musket rifles. less

Molly Broah, of Fairfield, tries on a belt as Sandra Oles, holds up a mirror for her, during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Reggae band Mystic Bowie performs, during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. Also, Revolutionary War British soldier re-enactors were encamped on the premises, wearing the traditional "red coat" uniforms as well as firing replica period musket rifles. less

Reggae band Mystic Bowie performs, during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Richard Young, a re-enactor with the Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, explains how his musket works to Kaitlyn Derfinyak, 4, of Stamford, during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. Also, Revolutionary War British soldier re-enactors were encamped on the premises, wearing the traditional "red coat" uniforms as well as firing replica period musket rifles. less

Richard Young, a re-enactor with the Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, explains how his musket works to Kaitlyn Derfinyak, 4, of Stamford, during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. Also, Revolutionary War British soldier re-enactors were encamped on the premises, wearing the traditional "red coat" uniforms as well as firing replica period musket rifles. less

Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Revolutionary War re-enactor Jim Murphy, with the British Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, answers questions during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. Also, Revolutionary War British soldier re-enactors were encamped on the premises, wearing the traditional "red coat" uniforms as well as firing replica period musket rifles. less

Revolutionary War re-enactor Jim Murphy, with the British Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, answers questions during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. Also, Revolutionary War British soldier re-enactors were encamped on the premises, wearing the traditional "red coat" uniforms as well as firing replica period musket rifles. less

Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. Also, Revolutionary War British soldier re-enactors were encamped on the premises, wearing the traditional "red coat" uniforms as well as firing replica period musket rifles. less

Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Sarah Murphy, a Revolutionary War re-enactor with the British Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, cleans her musket rifle during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. less

Sarah Murphy, a Revolutionary War re-enactor with the British Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, cleans her musket rifle during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Richard Young, a re-enactor with the Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot attends Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. Also, Revolutionary War British soldier re-enactors were encamped on the premises, wearing the traditional "red coat" uniforms as well as firing replica period musket rifles. less

Richard Young, a re-enactor with the Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot attends Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Isabella Hegedus, 1, of Fairfield, enjoys a cookie, during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. Also, Revolutionary War British soldier re-enactors were encamped on the premises, wearing the traditional "red coat" uniforms as well as firing replica period musket rifles. less

Isabella Hegedus, 1, of Fairfield, enjoys a cookie, during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Lenny K, of Lenny K Music, performs during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. Also, Revolutionary War British soldier re-enactors were encamped on the premises, wearing the traditional "red coat" uniforms as well as firing replica period musket rifles. less

Lenny K, of Lenny K Music, performs during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Remi Rose Rodriguez, 3, of Stratford, and her dad Brian, hang out during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. Also, Revolutionary War British soldier re-enactors were encamped on the premises, wearing the traditional "red coat" uniforms as well as firing replica period musket rifles. less

Remi Rose Rodriguez, 3, of Stratford, and her dad Brian, hang out during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Richard Young, a re-enactor with the Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, left, explains how his musket works to Kaitlyn Derfinyak, 4, of Stamford, during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. less

Richard Young, a re-enactor with the Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, left, explains how his musket works to Kaitlyn Derfinyak, 4, of Stamford, during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Revolutionary War re-enactor Chris Murphy, with the British Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, talks to Alessandra Tuccillo, 6, of Fairfield, during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. less

Revolutionary War re-enactor Chris Murphy, with the British Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, talks to Alessandra Tuccillo, 6, of Fairfield, during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Nancy Quinn, sells Fairfield T-shirts at Family Fun Fest, held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. Also, Revolutionary War British soldier re-enactors were encamped on the premises, wearing the traditional "red coat" uniforms as well as firing replica period musket rifles. less

Nancy Quinn, sells Fairfield T-shirts at Family Fun Fest, held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. Also, Revolutionary War British soldier re-enactors were encamped on the premises, wearing the traditional "red coat" uniforms as well as firing replica period musket rifles. less

Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. Also, Revolutionary War British soldier re-enactors were encamped on the premises, wearing the traditional "red coat" uniforms as well as firing replica period musket rifles. less

Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. Also, Revolutionary War British soldier re-enactors were encamped on the premises, wearing the traditional "red coat" uniforms as well as firing replica period musket rifles. less

Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. Also, Revolutionary War British soldier re-enactors were encamped on the premises, wearing the traditional "red coat" uniforms as well as firing replica period musket rifles. less

Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. Also, Revolutionary War British soldier re-enactors were encamped on the premises, wearing the traditional "red coat" uniforms as well as firing replica period musket rifles. less

Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. Also, Revolutionary War British soldier re-enactors were encamped on the premises, wearing the traditional "red coat" uniforms as well as firing replica period musket rifles. less

Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. Also, Revolutionary War British soldier re-enactors were encamped on the premises, wearing the traditional "red coat" uniforms as well as firing replica period musket rifles. less

Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. Also, Revolutionary War British soldier re-enactors were encamped on the premises, wearing the traditional "red coat" uniforms as well as firing replica period musket rifles. less

Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. Also, Revolutionary War British soldier re-enactors were encamped on the premises, wearing the traditional "red coat" uniforms as well as firing replica period musket rifles. less

Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. Also, Revolutionary War British soldier re-enactors were encamped on the premises, wearing the traditional "red coat" uniforms as well as firing replica period musket rifles. less

Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. Also, Revolutionary War British soldier re-enactors were encamped on the premises, wearing the traditional "red coat" uniforms as well as firing replica period musket rifles. less

Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. Also, Revolutionary War British soldier re-enactors were encamped on the premises, wearing the traditional "red coat" uniforms as well as firing replica period musket rifles. less

Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. Also, Revolutionary War British soldier re-enactors were encamped on the premises, wearing the traditional "red coat" uniforms as well as firing replica period musket rifles. less

Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. Also, Revolutionary War British soldier re-enactors were encamped on the premises, wearing the traditional "red coat" uniforms as well as firing replica period musket rifles. less

Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Revolutionary War re-enactor Jim Murphy, with the British Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, answers questions during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. less

Revolutionary War re-enactor Jim Murphy, with the British Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, answers questions during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Revolutionary War re-enactors with the British Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, hold an encampment during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. less

Revolutionary War re-enactors with the British Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, hold an encampment during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Revolutionary War re-enactors with the British Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, hold an encampment during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. less

Revolutionary War re-enactors with the British Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, hold an encampment during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Revolutionary War re-enactors with the British Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, hold an encampment during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. less

Revolutionary War re-enactors with the British Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, hold an encampment during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Revolutionary War re-enactors with the British Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, hold an encampment during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. less

Revolutionary War re-enactors with the British Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, hold an encampment during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Revolutionary War re-enactors with the British Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, hold an encampment during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. less

Revolutionary War re-enactors with the British Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, hold an encampment during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Revolutionary War re-enactors with the British Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, hold an encampment during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. less

Revolutionary War re-enactors with the British Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, hold an encampment during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Revolutionary War re-enactor Chris Murphy, with the British Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, inspects his musket rifle during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. less

Revolutionary War re-enactor Chris Murphy, with the British Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, inspects his musket rifle during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Sarah Murphy, a Revolutionary War re-enactor with the British Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, attends Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. less

Sarah Murphy, a Revolutionary War re-enactor with the British Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, attends Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Revolutionary War re-enactors with the British Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, drill around the grounds, during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. less

Revolutionary War re-enactors with the British Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, drill around the grounds, during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Revolutionary War re-enactors with the British Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, drill around the grounds, during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. less

Revolutionary War re-enactors with the British Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, drill around the grounds, during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Revolutionary War re-enactors with the British Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, drill around the grounds, during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. less

Revolutionary War re-enactors with the British Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, drill around the grounds, during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Revolutionary War re-enactors with the British Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, drill around the grounds, during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. less

Revolutionary War re-enactors with the British Seventh Company of the Ninth Regiment of Foot, drill around the grounds, during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Jason Aleksa, of Stonehill Design, hangs out with his dog Abby, during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. Also, Revolutionary War British soldier re-enactors were encamped on the premises, wearing the traditional "red coat" uniforms as well as firing replica period musket rifles. less

Jason Aleksa, of Stonehill Design, hangs out with his dog Abby, during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Spectators watch reggae band Mystic Bowie perform, during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. Also, Revolutionary War British soldier re-enactors were encamped on the premises, wearing the traditional "red coat" uniforms as well as firing replica period musket rifles. less

Spectators watch reggae band Mystic Bowie perform, during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Reagae band Mystic Bowie performs, during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate of musical entertainment, artisan fair, and games and activities for children. Also, Revolutionary War British soldier re-enactors were encamped on the premises, wearing the traditional "red coat" uniforms as well as firing replica period musket rifles. less

Reagae band Mystic Bowie performs, during Family Fun Fest held on the Town Hall Green and the Fairfield Museum and History Center in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday July 5, 2014. The festival featured a full slate ... more

Photo: Christian Abraham

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Melissa Petrafesa and her children, Jack, 10, and Kate, 13, look at jewelry offered by one of the Pop Shop Market vendors on Town Hall Green.

Melissa Petrafesa and her children, Jack, 10, and Kate, 13, look at jewelry offered by one of the Pop Shop Market vendors on Town Hall Green.

Photo: Mike Lauterborn

Family Fun Fest celebrates Fairfield history with a holiday spirit

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They came in peace, unlike 235 years ago.

A deployment of British "soldiers" -- actually, a contingent of historical re-enactors -- was a highlight Saturday of the first Family Fun Fest, a celebration combining the patriotic panoply of the July 4 weekend and the town's 375th anniversary, with good old-fashioned holiday spirits.

Under brilliant blue skies on historic Town Hall Green and the next-door campus of the Fairfield Museum and History Center, the event, in part, commemorated the British invasion of Fairfield during the American Revolution on July 7, 1779, which left the community devastated by a fiery assault. This time, the friendly red coats were more than happy to share information on military life of that era -- and nary a twig was set ablaze by the invaders.

In the same historical vein, tours were offered of the Old Academy and Sun Tavern, where George Washington dined after surveying the ravages of the attack. The museum also threw open its doors for the day with no admission charge.

Outdoors, there were musical performances, demonstrations of old farming equipment and children's activities.

On a more contemporary note, the Pop Shop Market, the popular open-air eclectic collection of vendors offered everything from jewelry and apparel to foods and repurposed antiques.

And a convoy of food trucks rolled to parking lot adjacent to old Town Hall to make sure the crowds did not go hungry.